Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 Improper Input Validation Flaw (CVE-2026-105895) Rated CVSS 9.9
A newly published critical vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 carries a CVSS score of 9.9. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-105895 affects Adobe Experience Manager 6.5.
- CVSS 9.9 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 is affected by CVE-2026-105895, a improper input validation that the National Vulnerability Database rates 9.9 out of 10.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-105895
- Product
- Adobe Experience Manager 6.5
- CVSS
- 9.9 Critical
- Weakness
- improper input validation
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: Adobe Experience Manager is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, potentially gaining elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 | up to 6.5.25 |
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-105895
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-105895?
CVE-2026-105895 is a improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager 6.5.
How severe is CVE-2026-105895?
It has a CVSS score of 9.9 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-105895 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
